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Audi Q5 3rd generation Sportback airbag control unit repair
Audi Q5 3rd generation Sportback airbag control unit repair at Airbag24
Airbag24 repairs defective airbag control units professionally and affordably. Both private customers and workshops can order without registration and benefit from fast processing, 2 years' statutory liability for defects and plug&play installation.
Airbag24 works with state-of-the-art diagnostic technology and specialised repair processes. Because defective control units often involve only individual components, a professional overhaul can be considerably cheaper than buying new.
Our advantages: no registration required, a direct online ordering process for B2B and B2C customers, express shipping and comprehensive quality testing. The repaired control unit works like a new part.
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- Make
- Audi
- Model
- Audi Q5
- Series
- 3rd generation Sportback (2024-XXXX)
Shipping & repair from Germany
Airbag24 repairs your component in Berlin — usually within 3–4 working days.
Standard shipping within Germany is free; we normally return your part by UPS.
You pay for and insure the inbound shipment to us. On explicit request we ship by express — the extra cost is borne by the customer.
If you withdraw from the contract, you bear the cost of returning the item.
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Airbag control unit Fiat 500 was broken. Hard to believe but they can really repair it! Recommendation!!
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From the first phone call, the order processing, to the shipping, everything was done very quickly and professionally. Now I still have to send the repaired unit to the Swedish workshop and then hopefully the Honda can finally pass the HU there again (failed because of the red airbag light). Thanks to Airbag 24 in Berlin 👍👏. Gerd
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Fast repair and fast shipping Simply top
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Everything works great
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Ultra fast delivery, fit really well in the end. There was even a pen and gummy bears included. :D Definitely again, thank you very much!
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What is an Audi Q5 3rd generation Sportback airbag control unit?
In the Audi Q5 3rd generation Sportback, the airbag control unit is the heart of the restraint system (SRS): it reads the signals from the crash sensors and, in an accident, decides within milliseconds which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners fire. At the same time it continuously monitors the function of the system and indicates faults via the airbag warning light.
The control unit is fitted in the Audi Q5 3rd generation Sportback (since 2024). Sensors, control unit and airbags form a chain: the sensors supply acceleration and impact data, the control unit evaluates it, and only on its command do the restraints deploy.
To make sure this works when it matters, the unit constantly checks itself and its connections, including the squib circuits and the sensor wiring. If it has registered an accident, it stores crash data and locks itself.
If the airbag warning light comes on in the instrument cluster, the self-diagnosis has found a problem. Whether the control unit itself or a connected component is behind it only becomes clear once the fault memory has been read out and the unit has been tested.
Why is the Audi Q5 3rd generation Sportback airbag control unit defective?
Most often the cause is crash data left in the unit after an accident, even if no airbag deployed. Ageing electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture with corrosion on the connectors, and voltage spikes are other possible causes.
A standard diagnostic tool cannot remove stored crash data. The control unit then keeps reporting a fault, even though the sensors and airbags are perfectly fine. Independently of this, components age through temperature changes and vibration, and solder joints develop fine cracks over time.
A weak battery or a jump start can produce voltage spikes that damage the electronics. If moisture reaches the connectors, corrosion forms and contact resistance rises.
How you notice it: the airbag warning light stays on permanently, the fault memory cannot be reset, or the diagnostic tool cannot establish contact with the control unit.
Common error codes for Audi Q5 3rd generation Sportback airbag control unit repair
The codes point to the area in which the system has detected a deviation. For this vehicle they concern the supply voltage, the squib circuits of the front and side airbags, and a general fault in the control unit.
Below you will see codes known for this model, each with a brief explanation. The list is not complete.
- 65535 → General internal control unit fault reported
- 00532 → Supply voltage intermittently too low
- 00588 → Driver airbag squib, resistance fault
- 00590 → Passenger airbag squib, fault
- 01217 → Front side airbag squib, driver side, resistance fault
- 01218 → Front side airbag squib, passenger side, resistance fault
Fault codes are read out with a diagnostic tool. A single code does not prove that the control unit is defective, as connectors, wiring or an airbag module may equally be to blame. Only testing provides clarity.
What part numbers are available for the Audi Q5 3rd generation Sportback airbag control unit repair?
The part number is on the label of the control unit and defines the exact version. Depending on equipment and year of manufacture, different numbers are used within one model series.
Here are part numbers known for this vehicle. You should not regard the list as exhaustive.
- 80A959655Q
- 80A959655R
Hold the number on your unit next to the list. This only ensures that you have the right unit in your hands. Whether it is actually defective is shown only by reading out the fault memory or by testing.
The process in brief: first have the fault memory read out. Then disconnect the battery and remove the control unit. Next, create a repair order online, and finally send the unit to us. Testing, repairing and checking take 3–4 working days at Airbag24 as a rule, then your own unit is sent back. The repaired control unit comes back with all vehicle data and is ready for use as soon as it is refitted — no coding or programming is required.
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What our customers say
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Leoly3 weeks ago„Airbag control unit Fiat 500 was broken. Hard to believe but they can really repair it! Recommendation!!“
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Christian Maegerleinlast week„From the first phone call, the order processing, to the shipping, everything was done very quickly and professionally. Now I still have to send the repaired unit to the Swedish workshop and then hopefully the Honda can f…“
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Gerd Goldammerlast week„Fast repair and fast shipping Simply top“
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Andreas Foxlast week„Everything works great“
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Wolfgang Katenzlast week„Ultra fast delivery, fit really well in the end. There was even a pen and gummy bears included. :D Definitely again, thank you very much!“
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Tim Hammer2 weeks ago„I drive a W210 estate. My control unit was broken and because of that I couldn't go to TÜV. I was recommended Airbag24 from a forum. I sent in my control unit. Unfortunately everything was a bit under time pressure and I…“
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Franz Dampf2 weeks ago„Motorhome Fiat Ducato. Fault airbag lamp lit permanently, could also not be reset after reading it out. Fault was permanently present. Quick friendly contact with Airbag24, described the fault, known problem was the stat…“
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Rene Larisch2 weeks ago„Professionals are at work here, any additional repairs that may arise are carried out without complaint and without discussion...always happy to come back.“
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Manfred Gunia3 weeks ago„From the order to the repair everything worked well, airbag control unit installed, the light goes off again as it should, good service, fast repair and return shipping. Thanks 👍👍👍“
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Petra3 weeks ago„Got the second airbag control unit from you for another car. Fits, no more error message. Great service Can only recommend. Super fast delivery, and they keep what they promise. A big thank you to this company.“
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Mama 43 weeks ago„Super fast service and repair Fast processing“
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Dennis Baron4 weeks ago„Works like a charm!“
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